Johnny J. Readon

Johnny James Readon was born April 11, 1959 in Florence County. He was the son of the late Wesley J. Readon and Winnie Readon. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

He attended the public schools of Florence County. Even though he was small in statue he was known for his carpentry and landscaping abilities. He worked many years prior to his sickness being a helping hand to members of his Olanta, Florence, and Camden communities. He never met a stranger.

Johnny and Mary Fleming were blessed with two children they loved dearly.

Despite his illness, one of his greatest joys was watching the Dallas Cowboys play football and spending time with his family and friends.

Johnny was affectionately known to his loved ones and neighborhood friends as “Johnny Readon” his whole name. He had a down-to-earth personality and to know him is to love him. He had a unique sense of style with his matching outfits and hats. During his spare time, he enjoyed playing spades and bingo.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Winnie Readon; brothers, John Fitzgerald Readon and Jimmy Lee Readon; uncle, Kenny McDowell; aunts, Eliouse Pinkney and Sallie Singleton.

Johnny will be dearly missed by his loving daughter Barbara (Derrick) Rogers and devoted son Christopher (Latoya) Fleming both of Florence, SC; two loving granddaughters, Ondrea and Briyana Rogers; two handsome grandsons, Brock and Noah Fleming; one precious great grandson, Messiah Gee; one brother, Wesley (Shirley) Readon of Florence, SC; two devoted sisters, Rosa Watson of Florence, SC and Patty (Wayne) Marks of Lydia, SC; a devoted-special niece and nephew he reared from birth, Rosa Latoya Readon and Isiah Wilson Jr.; nieces and nephews, Deven Wilson, Laquashia Fleming, Wesley Fleming, Jaheim Readon, and Jeremiah Readon; one devoted aunt, Connell Hannah of Lake City, SC; other aunts, Nadine McDowell of Lake City, SC, Betty (Richard) Canteen of Lake City, SC, Debra Hannah of Olanta, SC, and Mary McDowell; special cousins, Janie Simpson and Bobby Singleton of Sumter, SC; special child hood families the Fulton and McCray’s; as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, close relatives, and dear friends.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1701 Pamplico Hwy., Unit B, Florence from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Please keep the family of Johnny James Readon in your thoughts and prayers.